NMC has been asked by WASC to show cause why its accreditation should not be revoked after it failed to address the concerns raised by the commission in the previous years.
Fernandez’s presentation will discuss the reports submitted by the college to WASC in March and October.
Early last month, an accreditation team made a final inspection and visit to NMC.
The commission will announce its decision on NMC’s accreditation next month.
A loss of accreditation means that NMC students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid and that course credits they earn will not transfer to other accredited institutions in the nation.
The college is now preparing for the submission of its supplemental report to WASC.
As a show of support, House Committee Chairman of Health, Education and Welfare Ralph DLG. Torres said he may join Fernandez in her presentation in San Francisco.
“We would like to show our support to NMC and our students. I was asked to participate and I am considering joining the president,” said Torres, R-Saipan.
Torres lauded the “many good efforts” of Fernandez’s leadership.
Last Friday, Torres joined the college in its Christmas party.
Citing the possible impact of federalization on the foreign students on NMC, Torres said he will request a waiver for foreign student visas.
“We’ll try to look into the possibilities of opening up a waiver for the students to come in…not only for NMC but for the public and private schools on island as well,” the lawmaker added.
